Guardiola awaits another battle with "Real" © EuroFootball.com

Strategist Pep Guardiola is eagerly awaiting the quarterfinals of the King's Cup in Spain, where a crucial battle with Madrid awaits.

In the round of 16, Barcelona defeated Osasuna with a combined score of 6-1, while Real Madrid beat Malaga 4-2. The first leg match will take place on January 18 in Madrid.

"Real" is a great opponent, - said Guardiola. - Fans can expect beautiful and interesting matches. These are teams that compete only for the cup in all tournaments."

However, the specialist did not connect these matches with the Spanish national championship: "It seems that no matter what the result is, the end of the world is coming. Whether we reach the semifinals or not, the number of matches in the Primera league will not decrease. And when you play against Real, there is always a possibility of losing."